noun
General Slang
pele
PEEL · noun · informal
A fortified border tower
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Definitions
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A fortified stone tower in the Borders, built as defence against Reivers.
“They sheltered in the pele tower.”
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pele In A Sentence
They sheltered in the pele tower.
Origin & Usage
From Latin 'palus', a stake/palisade.
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What is a 'pele'?
A pele is a fortified stone tower in the Borders, built as a defence against raiders like the Reivers.
How is 'pele' pronounced?
It is pronounced 'peel' and is also spelled 'peel' or referred to as a 'pele tower'.
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